Norway travel guide




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Our Norway Holidays
Lofoten Islands self guided cycling holiday, Norway
Lofoten, biking in unique and beatiful scenery
Norway wildlife holiday, walking safari
Camping wildlife holiday in the Norwegian wilderness
Fjords self guided cycling holiday in Norway
Experience the amazing Fjords south of Bergen
Cross country skiing in Norway
Skiing in Norway's Telemark ski region
Swim with orcas in fjords of Norway
6 night live-aboard tour in the stunning fjords 0f Norway
Self guided biking tour in Norway, Arctic Coast
Biking under the midnight sun from Tromsø to Svolvær
Lofoten Islands winter photography holiday, Norway
Unique Photography in Norway's beautiful Lofoten Islands
Walking holiday in Norway, Rondane National Park
Self guided trekking in Rondane National Park
Kamben cross country skiing in Norway
Beautifully situated on an undulating plateau in central Norway
Venabu cross country skiing holiday in Norway
Independent cross-country skiing in dramatic landscape
Norway self guided cycling holiday, Hardangerfjord
Spectacular view of the fjords, mountains and glaciers
Spitsbergen polar bear watching cruise
Venture into the staggering realm of the King of the Arctic
Scandinavia small group tour
Soak up a little Scandinavian minimalism
Northern Lights tour, Sweden, Finland & Norway
Visit Sweden, Finland and Norway in a handcrafted itinerary
Whale watching and Northern Lights sailing cruise in Norway
Far North. Far East. Whales and Northern lights.
Peer Gynt ski touring holiday in Norway
Cross county skiing The Peer Gynt Trail - Lillehammer Norway
Swim with killer whales and humpback whales in Norway
Swim near magnificent whales under the Northern Lights
Lofoten Islands summer photography holiday, Norway
Midnight Sun Photography in Norway's lovely Lofoten Islands
Fjords walking holiday in Norway
Discover a world etched with beauty
Lofoten Islands and Svalbard northern lights safari
Take in the Arctic beauty on this exhilarating adventure
North Norway cruise, Aurora Boreali, whales & ice hotel
Cruise the fjords to see Aurora and Orca & stay in Ice Hotel
Mosstrond cross country skiing in Norway
The perfect place to indulge your passion for cross-country skiing
Norway to Iceland sailing holiday
Ocean passage above the arctic circle
Norway tailor made holiday
From Bergen to the beautiful scenery of Sognefjord
Spitsbergen activity holiday
Blue ice glacier walk, kayaking, hiking at Spitsbergen
Midnight sun sailing holiday in Norway
Experience Superb Sailing and Unmatched Nature in Norway!
Norway cross country skiing holiday
Cross Country Troll Trail from Rondane to Lillehammer
Spitsbergen cruise, 6 days
A 6 day 'taster voyage' to explore Spitsbergen's highlights
What we rate & what we don't
Aquavit
Alesund
Winter festivals
Ferries
Fjords
Lofoten Islands
Stave churches
Spitsbergen
Whale meat
Troll merchandise
Black Metal
Fjord cruisers
Our top Norway Holiday
Lofoten Islands self guided cycling holiday, Norway
Lofoten, biking in unique and beatiful scenery
2021: 4 Jun, 11 Jun, 18 Jun, 2 Jul, 23 Jul, 30 Jul, 6 Aug, 13 Aug, 20 Aug, 27 Aug, 3 Sep
Food, shopping & people
Eating & drinking in Norway
Much of the salt cod devoured in Iberia, South America and the Caribbean is caught and salted in Norway.Reindeer is a classic Nordic meat, either roasted (reinsdyrstek) or in a hearty Sami stew (bidos). You may also wish to try elk/moose (elg).
Grilled or smoked Norwegian salmon (laks) is not only delicious but relatively cheap too!
Amber-coloured cloudberries (molteboer) are delicious in sauces or jam.


People & language
Written Norwegian comes in two (similar) forms: Bokmal (literally, 'book language' – the main city choice) and Nynorsk ('new Norwegian' – commoner in rural spots).
Friluftsliv is a concept dear to Norwegian hearts – literally 'free air life', an appreciation of how simply being out in natural clean air is good for the soul.
Gifts & shopping
Linie aquavit is a memorable taste of Norway, uniquely mellowed by a long sea voyage in casks to Australia and back!Traditionally-made wool jumpers will keep you snug – though top makes don't come cheap.
Little marzipan pigs are a quirky Norwegian Christmas sweet treat.
Since the 18th century, Norwegian rural crafts folk have painted colourful Rosemaling designs onto wooden objects – a flowing mix of stylised floral motifs with geometric elements and nods to architecture and landscape to brighten up any mantelpiece.


How much does it cost?
Half-litre (around a pint) of beer: £7
Cup of coffee: £3
Minipris cut-price advance intercity train ticket to almost anywhere in Norway: £23